Wakefield Obituaries

US Navy veteran

WAKEFIELD — Donald F. Giordano, of Wakefield and formerly of Malden, passed away December 30 surrounded by his loving family at his home. He was 88 years of age. He was born in Medford on April 14, 1937 and was the son of the late Sabato and Archangela (Marotta) Giordano. He was…

Wonderful cook, loved to dance and fan of the Red Sox and Bruins

LYNNFIELD — Alberta P. (Parisi) McMahon, 101, of Lynnfield, entered into eternal rest on December 29, 2025 with family by her side. Born on February 1, 1924 in Chelsea, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Josephine (Ferullo) Parisi…

A kind woman who adored her family

WAKEFIELD — Helen F. (Tedeschi) Chisholm of Wakefield passed away on December 25 at the age of 95 after a brief period of failing health. Born on June 17, 1930 in Woonsocket, RI, Helen was the oldest of six children of Armand and Eileen (Kennedy) Tedeschi. She was…

Her kindness, laughter and love will live on forever in our hearts

WAKEFIELD — Paula A. Belyea, 76, passed away peacefully on December 28 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 26, 1949, Paula lived a life deeply rooted in faith, kindness and devotion to those she loved. Paula was the…

Loved music, cars and road trips

WAKEFIELD — Thomas A Nestor, of Wakefield died on Saturday, December 27 surrounded by his loving wife and two daughters. Son of the late Norma (Durgin) and James J. Nestor, Tom was born and raised in Winthrop.

He loved working in his “shop”, listening to music and reminiscing about…

Valued family

LONDONDERRY, NH — Donald F. Booth, 79 of Londonderry, NH passed away peacefully on December 26. He was one of seven children born to Walter and Edith (Mason) Booth whose values of hard work and family shaped the man Donald became. 

Donald spent much of his working life in security alarm sales…

Liked to travel, bowl and make apple pies

WAKEFIELD — Nancy E. Blackstone, age 101, of Wakefield, passed peacefully into eternal life on December 13. 

She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Martha (Brown) Neal, born in Rockport on October 1, 1924. She was the sister of the late Adelaide “Ad” Williams…

Loved cooking, reading and dancing

WAKEFIELD — Madeline D. Civitareale, age 91, of Wakefield, formerly of Saugus and Malden, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 16 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading. 

She was born in Malden on January 9, 1934 and was the daughter of the…

US Air Force veteran

CANDIA, NH — Thomas Christopher Ronan, 78, of Candia, NH, formerly of Wakefield passed away peacefully on December 13 at Maple Leaf Health Care in Manchester, NH following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.

Born in Everett on April…